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. 1983 Jun;20(3):210–212. doi: 10.1136/jmg.20.3.210

Microcephaly and intracranial calcification in two brothers

M Baraitser *, E M Brett *, A T Piesowicz
PMCID: PMC1049048  PMID: 6876113

Abstract

Sibs are reported with severe congenital microcephaly, spasticity, and seizures. Both had extensive intracranial calcification.

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